Zimmerman Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Zimmerman Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 103 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11544 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MR. BUDDY BOLLINGER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Zimmerman Lake Dam?
Zimmerman Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Zimmerman Lake Dam?
Zimmerman Lake Dam is owned by MR. BUDDY BOLLINGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Zimmerman Lake Dam built?
Zimmerman Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Zimmerman Lake Dam?
Zimmerman Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Zimmerman Lake Dam?
Zimmerman Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.